Recent Reports

Scott CR1 Team Bike

Location

739 W Belmont Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 21, 2024 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
EN 4781
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used, ripped Lizard Skin wraps on right handlebar, shimano ultegra clipless pedals

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
0

RadRunner 2

Location

2740 W Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Color: 
Dark Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition. Dark green, has black milk crate and black saddle bags attached to back. Bernie Sanders sticker on seat tube. Motorshucker sticker on frame. Blue yellow and green Milk crate sticker.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours
Incident Description: 
E-bike doesn't run without key - stored in shared condo building garage.

Denago Commute 1

Location

2740 W Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 5:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Size: 
L/XL
Color: 
Khaki
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Like new, Kozy's sticker on seat tube, folding lock attached to seat tube

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
5 hours

Trek Marlin 4 Gen 2

Location

Field Park
935 Woodbine Ave
Oak Park , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Monday, June 17, 2024 - 8:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU249XC0600U
Size: 
M/L 29” wheels
Color: 
Black / Dark Grey (Dnister Black)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Bike is less than a month old and has no damage marks outside of a scratch along the kickstand where it dragged on a door. It’s basically brand new.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
The bike was with my daughter and two friends at the Field park by Mann school in Oak Park. They were on the swings and the bikes were parked without a lock 15 feet away with two other bikes.
Incident Description: 
Bike was with my daughter at Field Park next to Mann School in Oak Park. My daughter and her two friends were inside the fenced area on the swings talking with their three bikes unlocked 15 feet away and within the park. She said something distracted them and when she turned around a minute or two later it was gone.

Rush 6061

Location

Condo Garage
1735 W Diversey Pkwy
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 21, 2024 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Fixed Gear / Track Bike
Size: 
55
Color: 
Aluminum Grey (appears light blue)
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
I'm a very casual rider, so it looks fairly new. There is a "Regal Condos" sticker on the top tube, near the seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
48 hours
Incident Description: 
Garage door must have been left open by a neighbor and someone must have snuck in and taken it.

Kona Dew Plus

Location

My home
1624 N Mozart St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 21, 2024 - 4:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
AJ70304440
Size: 
XL - 59 (frame), 28” (wheel)
Color: 
Grey
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Standard/unmodified Kona Dew Plus. Dark grey color. BV brand saddle bag attached under saddle.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Weeks, not locked
Incident Description: 
Burgler entered garage and stole bike

Liv Rove

Location

Western & Lawrence
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 20, 2024 - 3:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
removed by request
Size: 
large frame
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Excellent condition, no rust. Tires and handle bars are black. Bike has an ergonomic SpiderFlex brand seat.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Months
Incident Description: 
Man (stranger) was seen by a neighbor inside of our garage. He rode away on my bike.

LeMond Etape

Location

5030 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Thursday, June 20, 2024 - 9:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU00TSA0212C
Size: 
56 cm
Color: 
Red w/White stripes
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Red white white accents LeMond road bike with curved handlebars.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike was locked only to itself.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Storage room.
How was the bike locked?: 
Bike was locked only to itself, through one or both wheels.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike was taken from front lobby of apartment.

Pacific Cyclone

Location

Whole Foods market
5118 s lake park ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - 2:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has a silver rear rack, black 49cc engine with imaycc sticker, silver exhaust pipe, I have a magnet on the front wheel, and it has tape all over the down tube.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Integrated Key Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
7 hours
Incident Description: 
I parked in front of my job, I’ve been locking up to the bike rack in front of my job. I work at a Hyde park grocery store. I checked on my bike like an hour before and it was there and I didn’t see anyone near it really. I came out on my break at 3 and it wasn’t there anymore.

Trek Marlin 5

Location

Peterson Park
5800 N. St. Louis Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Serial No.: 
wtu193xc0431u
Color: 
Teal/Yellow
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
fairly new bike

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was left unlocked near the bike rack in front of Lincolnwood Pool on Lincoln Ave. Bike was stolen on 6/19/2024 between 12pm-2pm. Last known location per airtag was near Peterson Park on Central Park and Peterson in Chicago.

Trek 1000

Location

Residential Courtyard Bike Rack
South Boulevard
Oak Park , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, March 15, 2024 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
451898
Size: 
54
Color: 
White
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition - shows significant scratches, but is in perfect working order. White with trek and model number printed in bright red. Modern stem adapter with modern handlebars - original brake levers. White bar wrap. Original Suntour blaze groupset. Original Downtube shifters. Brooks C17 saddle with red print on top of saddle "It's not the name of brooks which makes the saddle good, but the saddle and its excellence that makes the name supreme." On right chainstay is printed "matrix equipped". Old rear reflector still attached to bike.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through rear wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
17 months
Incident Description: 
The bike was being stored in an enclosed, gated courtyard. The bike rack that the bike was locked to was not visible from the back alley. Bike must have been stolen by someone who made their way into the courtyard or it must have been stolen by someone in the complex itself/associated with someone in the complex. Bike was locked through the back wheel and frame with a u-lock and cable through the front wheel to the left side of a bike rack. Last seen on 03/13/24 at 1pm. The bike was discovered missing on 03/29/24. Bike and lock were missing when found.

Kona Sutra

Location

Our Residential Condo
1050 W Diversey Pkwy, Floor 2
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 16, 2024 - 12:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Color: 
Navy Blue frame, silver section on frame under brooks seat.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It's in relatively great shape. Some nicks and dings on the frame from typical wear and tear. Potentially still rear "saddle" bags on rack. Brown Leather Brooks seat. Custom brake lever location in middle of handlebar.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Object that bike was locked to was broken, removed, or otherwise compromised.
Lock Type: 
Other
What was the bike locked to?: 
Other situation, please describe below.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Every second it isn't in use it is locked to our electrical wiring (inside metal tube casing/ housing).
Incident Description: 
Sarah Flagg keeps her bike inside our garage. There is a cable looped through an electrical fixture and is run back through the front wheel and secured by an Abus U Lock. It is highly likely the lock and cable were in tact as the bike was carried off into the alley as our electric fixture is destroyed.

Miami Sun Traditional 20

Location

East Village
Grand Ave and Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 16, 2024 - 1:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Cruiser / Comfort Bike
Serial No.: 
Unknown just bought
Size: 
20”
Color: 
Blue
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Used adult tricycle purchased in early spring 2024 and was in the middle of cleaning it up and it was stolen. I never rode the tricycle. Good condition with light use. Back basket has dent, no reflectors on bike. Seat was on lowest setting when stolen . And hard to raise up

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 months
Incident Description: 
Tricycle was purchased in April. Back wheel was removed and handle bars rotated down to fit in car. Last week I stated working on fixing up bike. Lock was purchased to secure to building bike things. Tricycle was last seen at 4 PM on Saturday 15 June 24. The next morning I went to dump garbage ( 16 Jun 24) at 1:00 PM and bike was gone. I was on my way out to meet someone, but noticed an unlocked bike at the front door of my building. I returned home at 8:00 Pm on 16 June and bike was still unlocked at front door to building. I went to the garage and found the cut lock dumped and tossed.

Trek Mountain Track XC 830 RST

Location

My house.
16047 Avalon Avenue
South Holland , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 14, 2024 - 9:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
26", 18" frame
Color: 
Grey and yellow.
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
It has "TREK" in big, bold, yellow letters. And has a silver water bottle holder. It has "RST" In bold, black letters with a red outline on the part that controls the front wheel.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Porch or yard.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
Since May, 31st, 2024
Incident Description: 
My bike was stolen between 9 pm on the 14th and 10 am on the 15th. The last time we saw it, my dad was moving it into the bushes. The next morning it was gone. Our security cameras didn't capture the theft, but I believe the thief passed through my neighbor's yard. If you have any information or see someone riding this bike (Trek Mountain Track XC 830 RST), please contact me. This picture is only a reference photo, I unfortunately didn't take a picture of the full bike before it was stolen.

Specialized Cirrus 2014

Location

Logan Square
2833 W Armitage Ave
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Friday, June 14, 2024 - 11:30pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Size: 
Small
Color: 
Red and Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Gravel king tires, straight handlebars with side grips

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
2 hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked at the corner of Armitage and Mozart in Logan Square. It was stolen between 11:00 pm on 6/14/2024 and 1:15 am on 6/15/2024

2022 Specialized Sirrus 3.0

Location

Clybourn Metra
1908 N Ashland
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 6:00pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Hybrid Bike
Serial No.: 
WSBC01101522
Size: 
M
Color: 
Black and red
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good condition, some dents and scratches on main bar

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
Lock Type: 
Newer U-Lock w/ Flat Key
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
12 hours
Incident Description: 
I locked my bike to the bike rack on the westside of Ashland just north of the entrance to the UPWN Metra line at 6:40am. The seat and wheels have special locks to prevent being taken without a key. The lock was damaged but still intact. I discovered it stolen when I arrived back to the train station around 6pm.

WING Back Ebike

Location

Willis Towers
Franklin St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 3:15pm

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
E-Bike
Serial No.: 
22041322072
Size: 
Normal Size
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Looks new all black. Flush parts throughout

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock was cut, and left at the scene.
Lock Type: 
Cable w/ Padlock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Sidewalk in front of an open business.
How was the bike locked?: 
Only the frame was locked a solid object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
3-4 Hours

Trek Domane Al 2 58 Matte

Location

1001 W Madison St
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - 10:30am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Serial No.: 
WTU086C1545N
Size: 
58cm
Color: 
Black
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
All black

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Not locked.
Lock Type: 
No Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Bike not locked.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Garage or enclosed parking area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Not locked.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1 day
Incident Description: 
Bike in residential garage stolen. 1001 W Madison St.

Serotta Atlanta

Location

Bucktown
2233 West Shakespeare Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 10:15am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Road Bike
Color: 
White w Red Lettering
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
White Serrotta road bike with red lettering a hot pink handle bar wraps. Customizations to the bike such as Shimano gears/shifters.

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Heavy Duty Bicycle Security Chain
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to a metal pole, pipe, or fence.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Front of building in residential area.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
1.5 hrs
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in front of apartment for 2 hours We left home and came back and it was gone

Schwinn

Location

CTA station Red line Granville
1119 W Granville Avenue
Chicago , IL
United States

Date of Theft

Sunday, June 9, 2024 - 8:00am

Basic Bike Info

Bicycle Type: 
Mountain Bike
Size: 
6ft and up
Color: 
Black/Green
Condition of Bicycle / Distinguishing Features: 
Good, solid, bought a year or two ago but in great condition

Lock Information

How was the lock defeated?: 
Lock is missing, along with the bike.
Lock Type: 
Combination Cable Lock
What was the bike locked to?: 
Locked to bike rack.

Incident Description

Which type of area was your bike stolen from?: 
Other situation, please describe below.
How was the bike locked?: 
Locked through front wheel and frame to object.
How long was the bike locked in this location?: 
few hours
Incident Description: 
Bike was locked in a bike rack inside a CTA station (Granville) locked along with another bike but when I came back only my bike was gone along with the lock.